Garmin eTrex Vista HCx Owner's Manual

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  • Garmin eTrex Vista HCx | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    Owner's Manual eTrex® HC series personal navigator (eTrex Vista HCx shown)
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    870.8501241 (outside the UK) 0808 2380000 (within the UK) Fax +44 (0) 870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced
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    Thank you for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. These units use the proven performance of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and fullfeatured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. The eTrex models operate identically with
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    Accessories i Getting Started 1 Installing Batteries and Lanyard 1 Operating the eTrex 2 Key Functions 3 Turning on the eTrex 4 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Initializing the GPS Receiver 45 Software License Agreement 47 Declaration of Conformity 47 Index 48 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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    for several months. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. Place the loop of the lanyard knob Lanyard installation Auxiliary mount adapter (Do not discard. This adapter attaches to the unit for connection to
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    Conventions In this manual, when you are instructed to select an item, small arrows (>) appear in the text. They indicate that you should highlight a series of items on the screen using the ROCKER, and press in to ENTER after each item. For example, if you see "select Service > Show Info," you
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    eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to move through lists; highlight fields, on-screen buttons, or icons; enter data; or move the map Press and hold to turn the compass on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). POWER key Press and hold to
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    to close. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn on your eTrex, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. To receive satellite signals, you must be appears. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER.  eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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    fully operational, so you need to transfer maps before using the unit. The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with a slot for a microSD™ card (user provided) that can be loaded with detailed maps from optional MapSource disks. With selected MapSource mapping data, you can view listings of
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    Card The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped eTrex. To transfer map data to a microSD card: 1. Lift the weather cover from the USB port on the back of the unit. 2. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer and to the mini-USB port on the back of the unit. 3. Follow instructions
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    locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPS. You can add waypoints to routes and even waypoint on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Marking Your fix to mark your current location. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name
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    : 1. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. Select the waypoint you want to move, and press ENTER. 3. Select Map to show the waypoint on the map. 4. Press ENTER to place a MOVE marker next to the waypoint. 5. Use the ROCKER to move the waypoint to a new location, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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    appropriate fields, and press QUIT when finished. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. (HCx version shown
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    alarms on or off: Press MENU twice > Proximity (eTrex HCx and HC units) > Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units) and check or uncheck the Proximity Alarms box. or the map pointer. The options menu for each category contains search options. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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    item's information page opens, allowing you to save the item as a waypoint, show the item on the map, or create a route to the item (Go To). Basic Operation Recent Finds The Recent Finds page shows to go to, and press ENTER. 4. Select Go To to begin navigation. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11
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    Moon tables for this item's location. See page 44. • View Hunt and Fish-view Hunt and Fish tables for this item's location. See page 44. • Map Information-show the map from which the map item originated. See page 6 for information about downloading detailed maps. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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    Waypoints and choose a waypoint. To find an item from another location on the map: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select an icon on the Find Menu. 3. Press MENU, select more information about geocaching, log on to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13
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    shows the nearest cache. Finding a City Select Cities from the Find Menu to find any city listed in the mapping data. To find a city: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select Cities. The Cities page shows a Exits. A list of interstate exits near your location is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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    exit to the highlighted service. 4. Select a service from the list, and press ENTER. Finding an Address If you downloaded detailed mapping data, use the detailed mapping data. Follow the basic steps for finding an address when searching for an intersection. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15
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    HCx units, downloadable from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. Follow the Help instructions to use POI Loader. 16 Using Tracks The Tracks feature creates an electronic bread crumb trail, or "track log," on the Map A confirmation message appears. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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    track according to the Record Method and Interval. Enter a specific distance, time, or frequency. Basic Operation • Color-select the color of the active track on the map. • Log Track to Data Card-(HCx units only) records the current track log to the microSD card, in addition to the unit's internal
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    color point. Select OK. 18 To log tracks to an HCx unit microSD card: 1. With the Track Log Setup is filled. 3. Use the USB cable to connect the unit to your computer, then 38. Open the track logs using Garmin MapSource or another .gpx file-compatible application eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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    when using the eTrex Summit HC or the eTrex Vista HCx. All units show profiles, if using Digital Elevation Model (DEM) maps. Refer to the Garmin Web site for information about these maps. To view a End marker Distance from begin and end points Track Profile Page eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 19
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    mapping. Route Page Route on the Map Page To create a route: 1. Press MENU twice > Routes. 2. Select New > . 3. Use the Find Menu to select a route waypoint from one of the Find groups. 4. Select Use to add it to the route. 5. Select Navigate. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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    point. • When using an eTrex HCx unit, both navigation methods change when only with the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx.) This feature is enabled when using City Navigator® mapping data. When you Your route appears as a magenta line overlaying the map. Navigating a Route To navigate a saved route:
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    page > ENTER > Review. 3. Select Save, Map, or Go To Manual or Distance) when advancing to the next point. Select Distance to enter a radius, so that when within the entered distance, you are lead to the next point. Select Manual to transition to the next point anytime while navigating a route. eTrex
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    Main Pages Main Pages The eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC has four main pages: Map page, Compass page, Altimeter page, and the Main Menu. The eTrex Legend HCx and Venture HC do not have the Altimeter page. Cycle through these pages by pressing QUIT. Add additional pages by using the page sequence
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    page. Increased road detail, points of interest and mapping data is added when using MapSource detailed mapping data. Data fields Show menu Map Page with data fields Two map operating modes, position mode and pan mode, determine what is shown on the map display. 24 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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    a larger area with less detail. The current zoom range setting is shown in the lower-left corner of the Map page. If no further map information is available, "overzoom" appears under the zoom range. When using MapSource maps, "mapsource" appears below the scale. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 25
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    route. • Data Fields-opens the Show sub-menu so you can select the number of data fields to show: Map Only, 1 Wide Data Field, 2 Data Fields, 2 Wide Data Fields, 3 Data Fields, or 4 Data Navigating, a guidance message appears until you select Stop Navigation. 26 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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    two points is shown in the upper-right corner. Main Pages Compass Page The Compass page guides you to your destination with a graphic compass display and a bearing or course pointer. Bearing direction. Choose a bearing pointer or course pointer for guidance. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 27
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    turned off, the unit uses the GPS receiver for navigation. 2. Hold the Vista HCx level to get an accurate electronic accuracy of the electronic compass is also adversely affected if the unit is not held level or you are near objects that affect magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 28 eTrex
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    Compass Page Options • Sight 'N Go-navigate to an object within your sight (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). • Stop/Resume Navigation-turns active navigation for a route Calibration page (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). • Restore Defaults-returns to factory settings. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 29
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    is available only on the Summit HC and Vista HCx with electronic compass. To use Sight 'N your destination on a course line using the course pointer as a guide. OR Select Project Waypoint. Sighting Page 2. Hold the unit Go To to open the Map page and begin navigation to the projected waypoint.
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    of travel from your original location and the distance off course. The bearing pointer always indicates the direction to your destination from your current location. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 31
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    Vista HCx user reset the elevation data and the maximum elevation data. • Calibrate Altimeter-if you know the correct elevation for your location, increase accuracy by using the Calibrate Altimeter option. • Restore Defaults-clears recorded data from the page and begin recording new data. 32 eTrex
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    . 2. Move the Rocker up or down to adjust the vertical distance, and left or right to adjust the time or distance. Press ENTER to return. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 33
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    point. 2. Press ENTER to show the point on the map. Resetting Data To reset the elevation data and max elevation fields: 1. Press MENU > Reset. 2. Select the reset options, and press ENTER to place a check by time, and altitude or pressure for the point. 34 Reset Page eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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    reset the data fields. A confirmation message appears. Calibrating the Altimeter Because the altimeter relies on the barometric pressure to determine the elevation and the pressure at any given elevation can fluctuate, calibrate the altimeter to increase its accuracy manually default GPS elevation.
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    navigate using the Highway page: While navigating, select Highway from the Main Menu, and observe your path of travel displayed on the highway graphic. 36 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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    • GPS-choose one of the GPS options eTrex HCx units only). Use the option menu to restore defaults, or view the version of unit software and the Unit I.D. number. Main Pages Display Setup Page You can choose a display mode, a color Color Scheme Selection- set in Day and Night modes to one of 10 color
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    is Garmin-the proprietary format used to exchange waypoint, track, and map data with a computer. To activate �USB Mass Storage for HCx the storage device. 4. After the transfer, end the USB cable connection. Tones Setup Page This setup page allows you to select Insert. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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    • Below-sets the map scale at which the Track Up feature displays. All scales above that revert to the North Up map orientation. • Auto Zoom-zooms the map scale to include the beginning and ending points of a route. • Detail-selects the degree of map detail shown. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 39
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    for variances in map position accuracy. Map Setup - Tracks Page Use the Map Setup -Tracks page settings for Saved Tracks, Track Log, Track Points, and Go To Line. Map Setup - Points Page Use the Map Setup - Points page to set the map scale at which Map Points, User Waypoints, Street Label
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    Colors-toggles colors on or off. • Spot Soundings-toggles spot soundings on or off. • Light Sectors-select from On, Off, and Auto. • Symbol Set-select the symbol set to use (Auto, GARMIN, NOAA, International). Routing Setup Choose options for guidance and following roads (Vista HCx and Legend HCx
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    coordinate system in which a location is shown. • Map Datum-sets the description for geographic location, for mapping and navigation, and is not an actual map in the unit. • Distance/Speed-sets the unit Heading. • Display-choose from Cardinal Letters, Degrees or Mils. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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    is designed for experienced skydivers and is an option for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only. Refer the Garmin Web site for detailed information about this feature. Go to the Vista HCx or Summit HC page, and select Manuals. Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to define an alarm
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    keypad. 2. To view the predictions for a location, select the Location field. Games Menu To open the Games Menu: From the Main Menu, select Games. 44 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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    hours HCx units Up to 14 hours HC units Accuracy GPS:
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    : Fully install the supplied MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager software on your computer before connecting the USB cable to the computer. Follow the instructions for installation and operation provided with the software. To connect your eTrex to your computer: 1. Lift the USB port protective cover
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    of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product: www.garmin.com/products/etrexVistahcx/, www.garmin.com/products/etrexLegendhcx/, www.garmin.com/products/etrexSummithc/, www.garmin.com/products/etrexVenturehc/. Click Manuals and select Declaration of Conformity. eTrex HC series Owner
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    pointer 31 course pointer 31 compass page 27 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) 31 creating waypoints using the map 8 D data fields 25 E Enter/Rocker key 3 48 F find a city 14 a geocache units page 38 W waypoints editing 8 moving 8 projecting 9 Z zoom ranges 33 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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    For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House,
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eTrex
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